1G Replacement AC Refrigerant Pressure Switch MB568179

[dwb]

I'm looking for a 1g AC Refrigerant Pressure Switch MB568179. I believe this part is discontinued. My research shows it has a 3/8-24UNF male connector. I see some knockoffs on ebay but the electrical connector would require some modification - doable but not my first choice. Does anyone have any suggestions for a new direct replacement?

This is the sensor I'm talking about:

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[petrosian]

I found it on MitsubishiParts.net for $42.94. You might want to contact them to see if it's actually in stock. I've heard of folks ordering things from other sites and wind up getting refunded due to it not actually being stocked.
Over here--> MB568179 - 90-94 DSM

 

[dwb]

Thanks @petrosian, I've definitely seen the sites that claim it's available, but it is a discontinued part.
I used to order all the time from MitsubishParts.com (Cherry Hill Mitsu), but after some really bad customer service involving a discontinued part, I will not support them anymore.

 

[MacMarty15221]

How about a used one? It would seem straightforward to do a hydrostatic test on one of these.

 

[steve]

@dwb I assume you found a replacement. Was it a used one or did you find a source?

 

[dwb]

@dwb I assume you found a replacement. Was it a used one or did you find a source?

I gave up and never found one. I honestly don't know if mine is actually bad. I need to start with a full system flush first. I think I have some old R12 (compatible) oil that mixed with PAG oil and I believe it is causing some short cycle issues, especially at higher RPM. It's useable, but not much fun to drive at < 3000 RPM.

 

[steve]

Thank you, I'm just trying to close up some of the old open issues that might have resolutions. Sorry to hear that isn't the case with yours.